Author
Arnold Bennett
Arnold Bennett (1867-1931) was an English novelist and journalist, author of “The Old Wives’ Tale”. For a general readership he wrote short, wry and practical books on how to live more sensibly.
Books in Livria
- Mental Efficiency
Why does the decision to work on yourself so often fade after two weeks? In 1911 the English writer Arnold Bennett saw the cause not in laziness or a lack of wanting, but in a lack of will to keep going and in a mind…
- The Human Machine
In the morning you decide to keep your temper, and by breakfast the argument has already started. Arnold Bennett answers with two principles: your brain is your servant, not you, and whenever there is friction, your…
- How to Live on 24 Hours a Day
Ever notice that your weekdays run on autopilot, while real life seems to be postponed until Friday? Arnold Bennett reminds you of a simple thing: the millionaire and the clerk have exactly the same budget, 24 hours…